MakoMeCrazy Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) Does anyone have a desk lamp that they are really happy with and would recommend to someone who is looking to buy one? I am planning on using this lamp for most fossil related activities. I would like a lamp that can be extended a foot or two, and is really bright so that I can use it to look through micro fossils and for prepping in a couple years. Of course the brightness has to deal with the bulb used, but I would still like a lamp that has some length to it. If you like what you have, could you mention the brand/model you have? Thanks. This topic might be better in member collections, but since it is a question, I placed it here... Edited September 9, 2013 by MakoMeCrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I use a magnifying desk lamp. It serves multiple purposes. If I need simple task lighting it is quite bright and I can move it to where it is needed. if I need to work under some magnification as well I have that option. It is well suited for working on fossils. If you need it for lighting for the microscope it can be easily positioned where needed. I would highly recommend one. here is the one I have. http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MAGNIFYING-LAMP-BLACK-CRAFTEX.html A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW9090 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I use that same lamp in my office. The plural of "anecdote" is not "evidence". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa dino Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Me to, I've had one for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakoMeCrazy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 I use a magnifying desk lamp. It serves multiple purposes. If I need simple task lighting it is quite bright and I can move it to where it is needed. if I need to work under some magnification as well I have that option. It is well suited for working on fossils. If you need it for lighting for the microscope it can be easily positioned where needed. I would highly recommend one. here is the one I have. http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MAGNIFYING-LAMP-BLACK-CRAFTEX.html I use that same lamp in my office. Me to, I've had one for years I think I'll get this one then. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Second question.... Way back in lab class, we used special lamps for the microscopes. They were mounted on adjustable arms, and had intensity 'dials' and diaphragms to adjust the brightness and spread of light. I'd love to get one for the bino scope. Has anyone seen these? Edited September 10, 2013 by Missourian Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Second question.... Way back in lab class, we used special lamps for the microscopes. They were mounted on adjustable arms, and had intensity 'dials' and diaphragms to adjust the brightness and spread of light. I'd love to get one for the bino scope. Has anyone seen these? Yep. One of these? http://amscope.com/hl250-ay.html I prefer the ring lights myself. http://amscope.com/frl8.html A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 some of the small inexpensive LED lamps make nice microscope light sources. "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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